News: Environment
Australian first for new Gold Coast Aquatic Centre recovery pool
Elite swimmers and divers at the newly refurbished Gold Coast Aquatic Centre are set to benefit from unique hot and cold recovery tubs. Believed to be an Australia (and possibly...
Sep 4, 2014
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World Travel & Tourism Council urges tourism industry to drive the sustainability agenda
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) believes that the tourism industry needs to put sustainability at the forefront of everything it does, pursuing the highest ethical...
Sep 2, 2014
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Conservationists object to Sunshine Coast zip line tour
Environmentalists fear a proposed eco-tourism development in the Sunshine Coast hinterland will damage one of the region's last rainforest habitats. The Queensland Government...
Sep 1, 2014
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Adelaide set to welcome International Urban Design Conference
With Adelaide recently the fifth in the recently released World’s Most Liveable City 2014 poll, the city is hosting the 7th International Urban Design Conference next week. With...
Aug 28, 2014
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Adelaide City Council CEO to make keynote presentation at Future of Places Leadership Council
Having pioneered the application of 'placemaking' to all dimensions of municipal government in Adelaide, through his leadership of Place Leaders Asia Pacific, Adelaide City...
Aug 28, 2014
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Ocean Park Hong Kong joins with Chinese operator to boost visitation
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has extended its cooperation with the mainland China's biggest marine park operator for another three years, to explore how to reach out to more...
Aug 28, 2014
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Study tour to explain park management in ancient landscapes
The Western Australia Department of Parks and Wildlife is staging a field trip on the management of parks in ancient and complex landscapes. Taking attendees to the Great South...
Aug 25, 2014
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Michael Gudinski and Macedon Ranges Council agree to more concerts at Hanging Rock
Up to 20 concerts could be held at Victoria's Hanging Rock over the next five years as a result of an agreement between Macedon Ranges Council and concert promoter Michael...
Aug 24, 2014
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Tasmania looks to boost tourism in its natural areas
While the Tasmanian Government moves forward with plans for logging in old-growth forests, its Invest Tasmania initiative is undertaking a search for ideas to develop sensitive...
Aug 22, 2014
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Kakadu Tourism appoints new sales and marketing manager
Kakadu Tourism has appointed Ruth Watson as its Sales and Marketing Manager, based in the group’s Darwin office. Watson has a well-established career in customer service roles...
Aug 20, 2014
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World Urban Parks Organisation to champion urban open space
A new international body, the World Urban Parks Organisation (WUPO), is to be established to provide a strengthened global network to champion urban parks and associated...
Aug 20, 2014
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Federal Government appoints commissioner for threatened species
With a growing number of native animals and plants facing the threat of extinction in Australia, the Federal Government has rethought its approach to threatened species with the...
Aug 19, 2014
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Sunbather expands in South Australia
Leading solar pool heating and pool cover company Sunbather Pool Technologies has announced a new partnership with Kym Mader of Solar Pool Heating SA to create ‘Sunbather SA’....
Aug 19, 2014
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Zoos SA reverses decision to end selling palm oil free ice cream
People power in Adelaide has forced Zoos South Australia to backflip on its plan to stop selling a palm oil-free, locally made brand of ice cream. Just over a week after the...
Aug 18, 2014
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TripAdvisor announces Traveller’s Choice awards for zoos and aquariums
Melbourne Zoo has been named the top zoo in Australia and the South Pacific while Busselton Jetty has been named the top aquarium in the region in TripAdvisor's Travellers’...
Aug 15, 2014
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Australian Innovative Systems to be recognised by International Business Awards
Brisbane-based Australian Innovative Systems (AISystems) is to receive double recognition at the upcoming 2014 ‘Stevie’ International Business Awards. At an upcoming Gala...
Aug 15, 2014
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Solar plant to save energy costs at Wallsend Swimming Centre
The Wallsend Swimming Centre in western Newcastle is set to benefit from considerable financial savings with the introduction of a revolutionary solar thermal plant. The...
Aug 12, 2014
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New facilities boost recreation in South east Queensland lakes and dams
16 kilometres of new multi-use trails have been opened at Wivenhoe Hill overlooking Wivenhoe Dam, as a result of the recreation review of South east Queensland lakes and...
Aug 10, 2014
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Ice Cream maker eliminates palm oil but loses Adelaide Zoo deal
Zoos South Australia is being criticised by South Australian ice cream maker Golden North for having ditched the Adelaide company in favour of a multinational, despite the local...
Aug 10, 2014
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$700,000 grant for outdoor recreation
The New Zealand Government is to provide a grant of $700,000 from the Community Conservation Partnership Fund to tramping, hunting and mountain biking clubs for 107 back country...
Aug 6, 2014
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25 years of crowd safety with Mojo Barriers
Crowd safety experts Mojo Barriers is celebrating 25 years of helping to raise standards in health and safety at live events across the world. Established in 1988 as an offshoot...
Aug 6, 2014
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Sunbather celebrates 40 years in business
Award winning solar pool heating and pool cover company Sunbather Pool Technologies has just celebrated 40 years of business. Founded in a former woolshed on Victoria's...
Aug 5, 2014
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CIAA research explains Australia’s love of caravanning and camping
New research released by the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) highlights the continued growth and strength of the caravan and camping industry across Australia....
Aug 5, 2014
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Upgrade for Blue Mountains Botanic Garden’s World Heritage Centre
The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Centre, located at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, is set to benefit from a $100,000 upgrade. The Exhibition Centre was...
Aug 4, 2014
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